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Minneosta Timberwolves power rankings: KAT remains king of the jungle

By Jake Paynting

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 27: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves heads to the locker room after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 27, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 27: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves heads to the locker room after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 27, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 05: Frank Kaminsky #44 of the Charlotte Hornets defends against Nemanja Bjelica #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on November 5, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – NOVEMBER 05: Frank Kaminsky #44 of the Charlotte Hornets defends against Nemanja Bjelica #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game on November 5, 2017 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

7. Nemanja Bjelica (6)

Season stats: 15.5 MPG – 8.2 PPG – 2.7 RPG – 0.6 SPG – 63.6% FG – 62.5% 3PT – 91.7% FT

Weekly stats: 15.7 MPG – 8.0 PPG – 3.3 RPG – 1.3 SPG – 78.6% FG – 71.4% 3PT – 83.3% FT

The back-and-forth war between Nemanja Bjelica and Jamal Crawford waged on this week, with ‘Belly Jelly’ somehow slipping back a spot, despite his out of this world shooting touch.

His 3-point shot has somehow managed to get even more  reliable this week, enough to have Bjelica sitting as the most accurate 3-point shooter in the entire league (!!).

He was rock solid – yet not spectacular – in all games this week, with this efficient showing in New Orleans the highlight of the week for the thriving Serbian.

Bjelica has even looked ultra-impressive on defense this year too, adding to his fantastic early season resume.

The rebounding issues are still rearing their ugly head, but Bjelica has firmly planted himself as the best shooter on this team, and one of the best in the league.

An invaluable commodity.

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